The High American Divorce Rate Is Probably the Result of

question 2

Multiple Choice

The high American divorce rate is probably the result of

• A)high emotional expectations of marriage.
• B)a growing need to be independent.
• C)increased mobility in our society.
• D)the trend of marrying at younger ages.

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